We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded a £363 million contract by National Grid for the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement project, through the RIIO-2 framework. This major project will enhance the electricity network in East Anglia, facilitating the transition to cleaner, greener energy for the UK. 🔋 Our scope includes replacing the existing high voltage network with a new 400kV overhead line over 18 kilometers and installing 11 kilometers of underground cable through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 🌱 We are committed to working closely with ecologists and conservationists to ensure minimal disruption to local wildlife and to achieving a 10% biodiversity net gain. 🌍 Read more about the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement project here: https://lnkd.in/eZEn9gaU
Balfour Beatty plc
Construction
We are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.
About us
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 26,000 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.
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http://www.balfourbeatty.com
External link for Balfour Beatty plc
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1909
Locations
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Primary
5 Churchill Place
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HU, GB
Employees at Balfour Beatty plc
Updates
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Working collaboratively with the The University of Edinburgh, we’ve transformed the BioQuarter to create a new Health Innovation District in Edinburgh. Our team delivered essential enabling infrastructure works, M&E services and constructed the new five-storey, 6,500m² research centre and laboratory. Learn how we successfully reduced the project’s carbon footprint using our Auto-BIM carbon calculation tool, low-carbon alternatives and carbon reduction training with our supply chain partners, resulting in an embodied carbon saving of 700 tonnes. To find our more, read our case study in full via the link below. #TeamSCAPE #BuildingNewFutures
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🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 Watch this space – we're going live with our 2025 graduate roles at 10am Monday 16 September! ⏰ Don't miss your chance to start your career with us. #bebalfourbeatty #GraduateRoles #NewOpportunities #JoinOurTeam
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🚧 We're excited to announce a significant milestone in the A63 Castle Street Scheme! 🎉 On behalf of National Highways, Balfour Beatty has successfully completed a traffic switch at the eastern part of the project, signalling the start of Phase 3. This achievement marks the beginning of lane two and centre reserve works, following months of dedicated efforts, including excavations as deep as 7 meters for the underpass. On completion, the A63 Castle Street will significantly enhance access to the port, reduce congestion, and improve safety and connectivity between Hull's city centre and its vibrant tourist and recreational areas. 🚗🌟
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We’re excited to announce two key promotions within our leadership team. Jon Ozanne steps up as Chief Information Officer, leading our IT, cyber security, and AI initiatives. Evan Sutherland is now Chief Procurement Officer, overseeing Group-wide procurement and supply chain strategies. 🚀 These appointments underscore our commitment to technology and innovation as strategic imperatives for the construction and infrastructure industry. Join us in congratulating Jon and Evan on their new roles! #Leadership #Innovation #Construction #CareerDevelopment https://lnkd.in/eEECPEpJ
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Balfour Beatty’s Energy Manager, Stuart McLeod, has been featured in The Energyst, where he discusses how our Asset & Technology Solutions (ATS) business is playing a key role in supporting the decarbonisation of the Group. 🌍 The article highlights several innovative technologies and solutions we’ve introduced on-site, including EcoNet, EcoSense, and telematics, which are crucial in reducing carbon emissions across our projects. 💚 Read the full article to learn more about how we're leading the charge in reducing carbon emissions across our sites: https://lnkd.in/dJrXMRdt #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #Innovation #BalfourBeatty #NetZero #ConstructionTech
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Following the launch of our latest Five minute read on ‘Fuelling the energy transition: tackling the skills gap’, we want to know what you think are the key steps to tackle the skills gap for our industry? Vote and share your thoughts in the comments below. ⬇ ⬇ You can read our paper in full here: https://lnkd.in/e7MGBvSs
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We are incredibly proud to announce that our Social Impact Manager, Lisa S., has been featured in the The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Lisa made history last month as the first-ever recipient of the prestigious Hensman Prize, recognised for her outstanding efforts in growing and strengthening the Cumbrian community. Her career and unwavering commitment to social value are a testament to the impact she continues to make in our communities. Congratulations, Lisa, on this well-deserved achievement! 🎉 #SocialImpact #CommunityEngagement #BalfourBeatty #Leadership
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🟢 We’re thrilled to announce that Balfour Beatty’s Midland Metropolitan University Hospital project has been officially approved to open its doors on 6 October, 2024! 🚀 This state-of-the-art, nine-floor facility is set to be the largest acute care hospital in the region, offering around 700 beds and top-tier services in acute and emergency care, paediatrics, maternity, and adult inpatient care to over half a million people. 🌟 Read more about the New Hospital Programme via the link below:
Balfour Beatty’s Midland Metropolitan University Hospital project gets the green light
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🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that our M77 Hydrogen project is now live! This is a groundbreaking step towards establishing Scotland’s first construction hydrogen hub, where we’ll be showcasing the potential of hydrogen technology for heavy machinery. With the help of our amazing partners, ULEMCo Ltd, Logan Energy Limited, PlusZero Ltd and support from the The Scottish Government, we’ve already retrofitted three vehicles and set up hydrogen supply and refuelling infrastructure. Early results are showing up to a 26% reduction in carbon emissions! 🌱 Curious to know more about our journey, the challenges we’ve faced, and what’s next? Read the full diary entry via the link below. #Sustainability #Hydrogen #Decarbonisation
Driving decarbonisation with hydrogen hybrid technology
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